ZIP Code 46350 in La Porte, IN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:La Porte, Indiana
City Alias:Laporte
County:La Porte County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:11:36:28 PM
Population:44,522 [See All]
Area Code:219
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.6218, -86.7393
Land Area:193.498 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 46350 has 44,522 residents and 17,590 households (average 2.49 persons per household). The median age is 41.9 years, older than the state (38.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.5% male and 50.5% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (85.6%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:44,522Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:45,152Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:46,025Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:230.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$75,311Source: Census ACS
Households:17,590Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$199,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.49Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.99Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--42,92143,24943,33543,00142,61442,55842,45942,65442,76343,22044,47344,92345,152
Decennial Census43,650------------------44,522------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 41.9

Male Median Age: 40.6

Female Median Age: 43.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,2741,3771,5341,4801,2991,2321,3251,3441,2691,3861,5101,5651,5851,4201,098708382256
Female1,1741,4141,4751,3141,2261,1781,2871,2971,3031,3791,4811,6561,6181,5141,256797543566
Total2,4482,7913,0092,7942,5252,4102,6122,6412,5722,7652,9913,2213,2032,9342,3541,505925822
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:38,10283.77%
Black:1,2442.73%
Hispanic:*3,8698.51%
Asian:3240.71%
American Indian:1780.39%
Hawaiian:90.02%
Other:1,7593.87%
Total:45,485100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:22,04449.51%40.6 years
Females:22,47850.49%43.2 years
Total:44,522100%41.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:43,08095.41%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2970.66%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:6121.36%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,1633.93%
Total Population:45,152100%
Total Native Population:43,37796.07%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,7753.93%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $75,311, which is much higher than the state median ($70,051), is up $26,486 (54.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,536. Family households earn a median of $88,168 versus $46,671 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,497). By gender, male median income is $66,427 and female is $46,438, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $19,989 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.3%, which is slightly below the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$48,825$48,308$48,132$48,409$47,329$48,740$51,134$52,462$55,775$59,641$64,262$70,758$75,311
Median Family Income$63,629$62,275$61,274$62,563$61,134$60,861$63,869$65,265$69,167$72,566$78,277$84,610$88,168
Median NonFamily Income$26,731$26,798$27,344$28,592$27,133$28,877$27,793$28,772$28,708$32,093$35,893$42,424$46,671
Median Male Income$47,535$47,546$46,848$48,197$48,834$48,844$50,145$51,123$53,465$54,432$59,439$62,691$66,427
Median Female Income$34,097$35,377$33,475$33,750$34,154$35,094$34,866$36,199$36,516$39,204$39,943$44,396$46,438
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:21,35559.96%
Unemployed:8402.36%
Not In Labor Force:13,42037.68%
Total:35,615100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:7,25733.98%
Service:3,58116.77%
Sales and Office:3,82917.93%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2,23210.45%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4,45620.87%
Total Civilian Employed Population:21,355100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $199,800, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $68,200 (51.82%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $54,400. The median gross rent is $920, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $231 (33.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $204. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.04% (65.86% with a mortgage, 34.14% free-and-clear) and renters 22.96% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.20%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$131,600$130,000$131,300$135,800$134,100$137,100$141,000$144,200$145,400$154,300$159,400$182,000$199,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:3197.82%
$500 to $999:2,04750.16%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,17728.84%
$1,500 to $1,999:1744.26%
$2,000 to $2,499:30.07%
$2,500 to $2,999:350.86%
$3,000 or more:70.17%
No Rent:3197.82%
Total:4,081100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$689$708$683$682$682$673$696$706$716$741$795$864$920
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):9,01950.74%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4,67526.30%
Renter Occupied:4,08122.96%
Total Occupied Housing Units:17,775100%

Occupied Housing Units:17,77590.80%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,8019.20%
Total Housing Units:19,576100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:16,14382.46%
Multi-Family Units:2,79314.27%
Other Units:6403.27%
Total Housing Units:19,576100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 23.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 91.90%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.90%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 7.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 2.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.20 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (48.21%). College enrollment is 15.09%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:6872.23%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,7965.83%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):11,50737.34%
Some college, no degree:6,87222.30%
Associate's degree:2,6988.75%
Bachelor's degree:5,03016.32%
Graduate or professional degree:2,2297.23%
Total:30,819100%
High school or higher:28,33691.94%
Bachelor's degree or higher:7,25923.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:30,68760.86%
Public Insurance:17,10033.92%
No Insurance:2,6325.22%
Total:50,419100%
Has Health Insurance:47,78794.78%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty9.6%9.7%10.8%10.9%9.9%9.9%9.9%10.4%9.8%10.3%9.8%9.9%7.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:5735.89%
Kindergarten:6336.51%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4,68948.21%
High school (grades 9-12):2,36324.30%
College or graduate school:1,46815.09%
Total:9,726100%
Early Childhood:1,20612.40%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):7,68579.02%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 46350 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 915 business establishments, employing about 13,849 people with an annual payroll of $721,858,000. USPS data shows 18,484 residential mailboxes and 1,135 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:18,484Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,135Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:19,706Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:16,539Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,320Source: USPS
# of Businesses:915Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$174,654,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$721,858,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:13,849Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 46350 is located in La Porte County, Indiana, within the Michigan City-La Porte, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 33140) and Indiana's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 112,141 people, about 39.70% of whom live in ZIP Code 46350. It covers 193.498 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.714 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Michigan City-La Porte, INSource: Census
CBSA Number:33140Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:112,141Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:193.498 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:2.714 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1157.02, 3958.58 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1842246Source: Census
Place Name:La Porte city; IndianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


46352 | | 46349

Schools in ZIP Code 46350


ZIP Code 46350 is in the La Porte Community School Corporation, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 12 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Laporte Juvenile Correctional 2407 N 500 W
Laporte, IN 46350
Renaissance Academy Charter School 4093 W US Hwy 20
Laporte, IN 46350
F Willard Crichfield Elementary 336 W Johnson Rd
Laporte, IN 46350
District: La Porte Community School Corporation
Hailmann Elementary School 1001 E Ohio St
Laporte, IN 46350
District: La Porte Community School Corporation
Handley Elementary School 408 10th St
Laporte, IN 46350
District: La Porte Community School Corporation
Kesling Intermediate School 306 E 18th St
Laporte, IN 46350
District: La Porte Community School Corporation
Kingsbury Elementary School 0802 W 400 S
Laporte, IN 46350
District: La Porte Community School Corporation
Laporte High School 602 'f' St
Laporte, IN 46350
District: La Porte Community School Corporation
Lincoln Elementary School 402 Harrison St
Laporte, IN 46350
District: La Porte Community School Corporation
Riley Elementary School 516 Weller Ave
Laporte, IN 46350
District: La Porte Community School Corporation
Indian Trail Elementary School 3214 S Sr 104
Laporte, IN 46350
District: La Porte Community School Corporation
Laporte Middle School 306 E 18th Street
Laporte, IN 46350
District: La Porte Community School Corporation
La Lumiere School 6801 N Wilhelm Rd
Laporte, IN 46350
District: Private School
St Johns Lutherm School 111 Kingsbury Ave
Laporte, IN 46350
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 46350


Valparaiso University US Highway 30 And Sturdy Road
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Type: Post Secondary
College Of Court Reporting Inc 455 West Lincolnway, Suite A
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Type: Post Secondary
Taylor Institute Of Cosmetology II 320 E Culver Rd
Knox, IN 46534
Type: Post Secondary
Ancilla College 9601 S. Union Road
Donaldson, IN 46513-0001
Type: Post Secondary
Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic South Bend 635 S. Lafayette Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601
Type: Post Secondary
Ivy Tech Community College-Northcentral 220 Dean Johnson Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601-3415
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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